Preparing to Study
Abroad: Social Media
Visiting a university's social media pages is one of the most
effective ways to find out about an institution before you arrive or decide to
study abroad.
But what's the best way to analyze your school's Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube? What can you learn about your university that
you might otherwise not have noticed? And how do you engage with social media?
How does it affect your perception of place?
With the help of the University of Utah's English Language
Institute (ELI), where students can improve their English in one of America's
most natural places, how to use social media to prepare for what's next Learn A
school trip abroad.
Building a Social Circle
There are basically two ways to use social media: active and
passive. By passively participating in the ELI's Facebook page (e.g. by
browsing the news, posts and videos on the page) you can get an idea about the
university of your choice and what current international students are saying
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You can also actively interact with the school's social media.
Some of the biggest challenges of studying abroad are adjusting to a new
culture, making friends and learning a new language. By interacting with the
school office, asking questions, and participating in interactive
opportunities, you'll really get to know the people who may spend significant
time during your study abroad experience. By connecting on Facebook and
Instagram, you can meet people from the same country who speak the same
language and have similar interests. So when you actually arrive, you will
already have some companions ready and willing to help you get ready to
experience everything the destination has to offer.
Finding Accommodation
Another advantage of contacting students in advance is that it
opens the door to more accommodation options. For most colleges, the most
common choice is campus life, where virtually all students can be of the same
age. However, this is not the only option. Want to immerse yourself in the
local culture and maximize your chances of speaking English? Try a host family.
Salt Lake City has a wide range of accommodation options
Alternatively, you can rent them individually. Many colleges offer
resources for finding off-campus housing. You can also refer to local resources
for other housing options. Whichever option you choose, do your research. Where
you spend most of your time can have a big impact on your study abroad
experience.
Getting a Headstart on Your Course
Early reading and study before the course has properly started
will greatly contribute to the success of the course. Of course, if you follow
your institution's social media pages, you'll pick up some lessons here and
there.
Additionally, you can do a little bit of research and interact
with potential teachers. For example, on Facebook Live, you can get advice not
only on how to read, but also on what to think about in advance.
Getting to Know a Place
Have you ever been on vacation somewhere you've never been before?
Usually the first few days are spent adjusting and getting a feel for the
place, exploring the neighborhood and discovering the local shops. Spend on
Engaging with others on social media prior to departure, especially those who already live or have lived in your destination, can help newcomers discover the best places, the best shops, restaurants, and suitable you can have them introduce you to gyms, etc. All sorts of things to help you get used to it faster (or check out the agency's Instagram).
Located in an area of great natural beauty, the English Language Institute offers views of Salt Lake City before you arrive.
Many institutions also offer campus tour videos. This is a great way to get a feel for the place if you can't visit it in person, and get an idea of the size of the campus and the quality of the facilities and housing. hole.
Affecting Your Experience
All
of these things obviously have a positive impact on the study abroad
experience, but even interacting with students, professors, and others online
can make a big difference in the enjoyment of the whole experience.
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